GUIDANCE MARINE RadaScan View, Installer'S Manual

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Mounting the Sensor
Applications and Vessel Types
The sensor’s mounting position depends on the application for which it is used. If your particular
application does not match the ones covered in this manual, please contact Guidance Marine and
your DP supplier to ensure that the RadaScan and DP systems are configured correctly.
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Operating Area Astern (e.g. PSV) (page 14)
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Operating Area Forward (e.g. Shuttle Tanker) (page 15)
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Operating Area to Port or Starboard (e.g. Track and Follow)
(page 16)
Generic Mounting Guidelines
The following guidelines apply to all vessel types and applications. The Sensor should be mounted:
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With the connection panel facing away from the operating area.
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With an unobstructed view in the expected direction of the responder structure or vessel.
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At the same height above sea level as the responders that the vessel will be using.
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Well above sea-level to prevent swamping or immersion.
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Allowing for easy access to the connection panel and Sensor Information Display.
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On a different vertical level to any X-Band radar systems.
(See
Avoiding Other Sources of Radiation on page 13).
Mounting Plinths and Brackets
The sensor should be mounted on a flat, rigid, horizontal surface able to support 100kg and
receive four M12 fixing bolts. This can be a custom-made plinth. (See
Mounting Template on
page 18).
Bearing Offsets
The sensor’s orientation and position on the vessel must be set up in the Dashboard software.
(See
Bow and Starboard Offsets on page 45 and Bearing Offset on page 46).
2500mm
1850mm
Leave sufficient clearance around the sensor to allow access to
the cable connection plate.
Ensure that there is a clear line of sight to the Information Display
Screen. (See
Sensor Information Display on page 26).
Leave sufficient
vertical clearance
to allow the
radome to be
removed.
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